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The M1 through Leicestershire is closed this morning for resurfacing due to a fire in the early hours.

At around 1am, on the southbound carriageway between Junction 22 for Markfield and Junction 21a for the M69, two vehicles were involved in a collision which led to a fire.

Crews from Coalville, Southern and Western stations attended the scene to extinguish the blaze - but emergency repairs are now required to the carriageway and the motorway is likely to remain closed until lunchtime.

Traffic is reported to be very heavy through Ratby, Markfield, Kirby Muxloe and Desford in particular, with queues reported on many routes in the area due to the displaced traffic.